The Beyond Bloated Podcast
Join me, Certified Health Coach - Karlee Close, as we explore gut health for women. As someone who struggled with digestive issues for over 5 years, I know how important it is to improve your symptoms and regain confidence in your body. Discover expert insights, practical tips, and real stories on how to eliminate bloat without having to follow strict protocols. Let's go beyond bloated together!
Episodes
After 7 years of avoiding gluten and dairy, I went to Europe and decided to full send it — pizza in Italy, gelato in Greece, pastries every night… and to my surprise, my gut handled it all like a champ.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
🍝 Why I could eat gluten and dairy abroad with zero IBS symptoms
🥐 The surprising differences in food quality between Europe and North America
🍷 How stress, sleep, and env...
The holidays are fast approaching, and with all the extra treats, stress, and skipped routines, your blood sugar might be on a rollercoaster ride. But what does that have to do with bloating, fatigue, and cravings?
In this re-released episode, I’m sharing what happened when I tracked my blood sugar for two weeks using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), and how stabilizing my levels helped me feel less bloated, more e...
If you’ve ever struggled with acne, irregular or missing periods, or wondered if you might have PCOS... this episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Kate Gregory, a Women’s Holistic Hormone Health Practitioner who helps millennial women rebalance their hormones, restore their energy, and finally feel like themselves again—naturally.
Kate opens up about her own journey with chronic acne and missing pe...
Most of us don’t think twice before reaching for that first cup of coffee in the morning, but is it really helping your gut and energy, or secretly making things worse? In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about caffeine, bloating, and digestion.
You’ll learn:
- Why coffee doesn’t actually give you energy (and what it does instead)
- How caffeine impacts cortisol, weight, and metabolism
- The surprising ways coffee...
If you’ve tried every cleanser, serum, or prescription for acne and your skin still isn’t clearing up, this episode is for you.
Today, I’m joined by functional health practitioner Laura Grubb, who helps women get to the root of frustrating symptoms like bloating, fatigue, acne, and irregular periods. After struggling with her own stubborn acne, Laura discovered that the key wasn’t in the medicine cabinet—it was in her...
Oats are getting a bad rap online, but are they really the culprit behind bloating and digestive issues? In this episode, I’m busting the biggest myths about oatmeal and showing you why this fiber-rich, nutrient-packed whole food deserves a place in your diet.
We’ll cover:
- Why oatmeal doesn’t have to cause bloating
- How to prepare oats in gut-friendly ways
- The science-backed benefits of oats for digestion, blood sugar...
Are your bloating, food sensitivities, or autoimmune symptoms actually being driven by inflammation?
In this episode of The Beyond Bloated Podcast, I’m joined by Elizabeth Yarnell — a Traditional Naturopath, food sensitivities therapist, TEDx speaker, and award-winning cookbook author — to dive deep into the hidden role inflammation plays in digestive issues and chronic conditions.
Elizabeth shares how her multiple scl...
Ever wished you could ask your gut health questions and get real, honest answers? In this special Q&A episode, I’m answering YOUR questions — from why women struggle with bloating more than men, to whether fermented foods actually help, how coffee changes your poop, and what to pack for digestion-friendly travel. We’ll also cover the connection between hormones and bloating, and cyclical digestive patterns.
If you...
If you’ve ever been told to “just go gluten-free” or “take a probiotic” to fix your IBS, you know how frustrating it is when those quick fixes don’t actually solve the problem.
In this episode of The Beyond Bloated Podcast, I’m joined by Jillian Smith, RDN, a registered dietitian who spent over a decade navigating her own IBS journey before helping thousands of clients uncover the real root causes behind their gut sym...
Have you ever felt like stress and burnout were wrecking your health, but you weren’t sure how to break free? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey from pushing through a career I hated (even after completing two degrees) to finally realizing how much stress and burnout were fueling my gut issues and daily bloating.
You’ll hear:
- How leaving a job that drained me was the first step to reclaiming my health
- ...
Ever feel like you’re holding on to way too much—whether it’s stress, expectations, or even emotional constipation? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m joined by Angela Jamieson—a former engineer turned speaker, bestselling author, and “poop philosopher”—to explore how the digestive system holds powerful lessons for living with more joy, freedom, and ease.
Angela’s book, Using No. 2 to Get to No. 1, takes a hilariou...
Back by popular demand!
This is my most downloaded episode ever—and for good reason. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at exactly how I eat and structure my day to keep bloating away without obsessing over food or following strict rules.
Whether you’re feeling a little off after summer or just want realistic, gut-friendly routines that actually work, this episode is full of simple, sustainable tips you can use right now.
Tu...
What if your chronic fatigue, anxiety, and bloating aren’t all in your head, and medication isn’t the only answer?
In this episode, I’m joined by Colleen Kurtz, a Clinical Therapist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who shares her powerful story of being completely burnt out, unmotivated, and handed a list of over 10 prescriptions… only to find real relief by changing what was on her plate.
We dive into:
<...If you’ve ever cut carbs in an effort to beat the bloat, lose weight, or get your energy back, this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the truth about low-carb and no-carb diets and how they can actually worsen symptoms like bloating, constipation, fatigue, brain fog, and stubborn weight gain, especially for women struggling with digestive issues.
We’ll dive into:
- The rise of carb fear (thanks...
Tired of eliminating foods only to still feel bloated, sluggish, or stuck in a cycle of digestive issues? In this episode, I’m joined by gut health expert and registered dietitian Kara Siedman, RDN, CDCES, to break down why restrictive diets like low FODMAP or carnivore often make gut issues worse, and what actually leads to lasting relief.
We dive deep into the real role of the microbiome (spoiler: it’s not just in y...
If you feel like you've tried everything for your bloating, from elimination diets to expensive gut protocols, but you're still left feeling uncomfortable, frustrated, and confused… this episode is for you.
I’m opening up about what I wish I knew back when I was bloated 24/7. I’ll walk you through the myths I believed, the extreme protocols I followed (hello, SIBO treatment #4), and what actually made the bi...
Think you're doing everything “right” — eating clean, avoiding your trigger foods, taking your supplements — but you're still bloated by the end of the day?
You’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong.
In this episode, I’m walking you through the most common patterns I see when reviewing food journals from women who are bloated, frustrated, and stuck — even though their diet looks picture-perfect.
We...
Are you spending hundreds on gut health supplements but still feeling bloated, tired, or stuck? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the supplement industry and talking about what actually helps when it comes to digestion and bloating.
I’ll walk you through:
- Why there’s no such thing as a “miracle gut health supplement”
- Red flags to watch...
Ever wonder what a gut-friendly morning actually looks like — without strict rules, intense workouts, or complicated supplements?
In this episode, I’m sharing my exact morning routine that keeps my digestion smooth, my belly bloat-free, and my nervous system calm — all before I even open my laptop. From the first thing I do when I wake up (yes, brushing your teeth before drinking water does matter!) to the kind of bre...
You've heard the hype—fasting is supposed to heal your gut, boost energy, and burn fat. But is it actually helping… or quietly making your bloating and digestive issues worse?
In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about intermittent fasting specifically for women struggling with bloating, IBS, and gut-related symptoms. We’ll explore why so many women don’t feel better on popular fasting protocols, how horm...
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